Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Wins Over Skeptical Fans With First Poster
Greta Gerwig, known for directing Barbie and Little Women, is helming a new adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew for Netflix. The streaming giant released the first poster for the film, which features an ethereal, iridescent aesthetic that appears to draw inspiration from classic book cover art from the original novels. The poster reveals the three main characters—Polly, Digory, and Kirke—illuminated against this distinctive visual style.
Netflix announced that a full trailer would premiere the following day, giving fans their first extended look at the adaptation. The film will release in 2027 across both Netflix and IMAX theatrical venues. The project features notable casting including Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan, the iconic talking lion, and Daniel Craig as Andrew Ketterley, the titular magician.
The film’s release date shifted from its originally scheduled 2026 debut to 2027 in May. The poster and trailer reveal have resonated positively with fantasy audiences, including some who had previously expressed skepticism about Gerwig taking on this beloved franchise. The Magician’s Nephew serves as a prequel to the main Chronicles of Narnia series, and the combination of Gerwig’s distinctive storytelling style and the franchise’s enduring popularity has generated significant interest.